** Shares of Vection Technologies VR1.AX rise 6.3% to A$0.025 to hit highest level since April 3
** Technology co reaches A$2.6 million ($1.67 million) agreement with Area12 Consulting to co-develop AI-driven safety compliance platform named SAFE-XR
** SAFE-XR uses smart glasses with real-time voice interaction, helping operators to execute audits hands-free
** Stock down ~14% this year, including the day's move
($1 = 1.5552 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
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